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8.

"Jaques." I poke him. "What did you draw for art class?"

 He shrugs. "A picture."

"Wow!" I roll my eyes. "What type of picture?"

"Like a living room."

"Cool. Do you mind showing it to me? Like after school."

"No." He shakes his head. "It looks jack."

"Oh, pfft wait until you see mine."

"Ok, I'm prepared. Are you doing anything after school?"

"Uh, not much...maybe...uh-well homework, take a shower-"

"My point is," Jaques rolls his eyes. "Do you want to go to McDonalds and get french fries?"

"Oh yes! I gotta ask my mom though."

"All right my mom already said yes."

"How nice! I have to meet her one day."

Jaques face changes. "She's not a people person. She can be grouchy at times."

"Oh." I don't pry. It's none of business. But I feel bad at not saying anything. "There's nothing wrong with not being a people person."

Jaques cackles dryly. "Yeah, but you know I want a Mom-ish person."

"I would like to meet my dad you know."

"Aye-hye."

We stay silent the rest of the walk home, just thinking.

Whew!! I was finally able to update.....sorry for the wait. I had to BATTLE for the computer...